Question

Apples cost $0.45 per apple or $1.29 for 3. Which is the better buy?

Answer 1

$1.29 for 3

Explanation:

The reason is that $0.45 per apple means for every apple, you have to pay $0.45. That eventually is going to start to add up. $1.29 for 3 means that you are paying $0.43 for 3, which means that you are saving money.

Answer 2

3 apples for 1.29

Explanation:

If you divide 1.29 by 3, you will get 0.43 which means each apple then costs 0.43 each. This is less than 0.45 so it is the better value.